Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO

Willem  J. VanderHooven

Willem J. VanderHooven

Jun 10, 2016

Willem J. VanderHooven was born July 30, 1944 to John and Irene VanderHooven in Lakewood, Ohio. He died at his home in Denver on June 10, 2016. In the early years of his life his family was located in Brinkhaven, Ohio. They moved to Maumee, Ohio where he later was graduated from Maumee High School in 1962. He completed two...

David  James Baloun

David James Baloun

Jun 10, 2016

After courageously fighting cancer for five months, Dave passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side. He is survived by Barbara, son Dave, son Doug (Traci), Nick (Jocelyn), grandchildren Grace, Lindsay, Ian, Grayson and Caroline. Dave was preceded in death by his brothers John and Jim. Dave was born and raised in Chicago, graduated with a BA...

Catherine  Likely Moore

Catherine Likely Moore

Jun 10, 2016

Cathy passed peacefully on June 10, 2016 at Belleview Heights Alzheimers Care Center. Born in Portland, Maine, she was 82. Cathy was a graduate of Tufts University. She was owner of Emily Lawrence Ltd, Denver, with her husband, Wally, who passed in 2013. At the time of his passing they were married 56 years. She was also an award winning...

Ruth Telea

Ruth Telea

Jun 9, 2016

Passed away on 6/9/16. She is survived by her twin daughters, Christine & Elizabeth Telea; & brother, Paul Fessenden. Ruth was a docent at the Denver Zoo & also volunteered at the National Western Stock Show. Celebration of Life, Friday, 6/17, 10am, Horan & McConaty, 3020 Federal Blvd., Denver. Memorial donations may be made to the Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele...

Norbert  'Bert' Lederhos

Norbert 'Bert' Lederhos

Jun 9, 2016

Norbert ""Bert"" Lederhos, 89, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2016. A Viewing will be held on Thursday, June 16 at 6:00pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227. A Rosary will follow at 7:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 17 at 10:00am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 6853 S...

Theresa  M. Mero

Theresa M. Mero

Jun 9, 2016

Theresa Marie Mero, daughter of Jake Martinez Jr. and Patty Martinez, born 3/10/1966, passed away in Denver on June 9, 2016. She was a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School and worked for the United States Department of the Interior. From her birth, Theresa spent her whole life in Denver surrounded by her closest friends and adoring family. Her heart...

Patricia ""Tricia"" Dobbs Montgomery

Patricia ""Tricia"" Dobbs Montgomery

Jun 9, 2016

Tricia Dobbs Montgomery died peacefully in her home on Thursday. She was 82...going on 30. Born, August 10th, 1933 in Wayne Township, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Harold and Dorothy Dobbs, sister to Bill Adams and Hap Dobbs. She attended Ridgewood High School and went onto New Hampshire's Colby Junior College, graduating in June 1953. Upon graduation, Tricia...

Robert  James Bennett

Robert James Bennett

Jun 9, 2016

Robert James Bennett, age 85 of Shawnee, CO passed away June 9, 2016. Born December 27, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Franklin James & Margaret Burke (Bank) Bennett, Robert spent much of his life traveling and working as a plumber. He was very private man who was also a proud veteran of the Navy. Services for Robert will be held...

Shannan Marie Wolf Joseph

Shannan Marie Wolf Joseph

Jun 9, 2016

Shannan Wolf Joseph passed away suddenly on June 9, 2016 at the age of 47. She was a loving and devoted wife to John Joseph Jr, an extraordinary mother to Shayla Wolf Joseph and Saunique Wolf Joseph. Born to Phyllis Johnson (Tillotson), Shannan was raised by Jeanette Wolf and Kenneth Wolf (deceased). Shannan is a dear sister to Christine Benson(Christopher)...

Christos ""Chris"" G. Syrpes

Christos ""Chris"" G. Syrpes

Jun 9, 2016

Christos G. Syrpes, 70, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, employer and friend fell asleep on Thursday, June 9, at his home in Foxfield with his family by his side. Chris was born in 1945 in Steno, Tripolis, Greece to Giorgios and Evangelia Syrpes. He came to the United States in 1968 and worked as an electrician before starting Chris...

Eleanor  Irene Ranieri

Eleanor Irene Ranieri

Jun 8, 2016

Eleanor Irene Ranieri, 94, passed on June 8, 2016. She was born January 29, 1922, in Anita, Pennsylvania, to Victor and Hannah Anderson. She was the youngest of three children. She lived in a small town surrounded by a large extended family. Life was happy and innocent in Anita. As a young adult, she enjoyed time with her many close...

Lela  B. Cross

Lela B. Cross

Jun 8, 2016

Lela B. Cross passed away June 8, 2016 at the age of 89. She was born August 4, 1926 to Orville and Dora (Rownd) Mathews in Mound City, Kansas. Survivors include her husband C. Richard Cross; sons Dale (Rita) Banister, Mathew (Cynthia) Cross, David (Carole) Cross; grandchildren Amanda Cross and Kayelynn (Dillon) Jones. A graveside service at Fort Logan National...

Alice  I. Entsminger

Alice I. Entsminger

Jun 8, 2016

Alice was born September 7, 1920 and passed away June 8, 2016. She was 95 years old. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 9:30 am Monday, June 27 followed at 10:00 am by the Funeral Mass, both at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 2375 East Arizona Avenue, Denver. Committal Service with Naval honors will be at 1:30...

Gerhard  Benjamin Kriedemann

Gerhard Benjamin Kriedemann

Jun 7, 2016

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Tony  M. Martinez

Tony M. Martinez

Jun 7, 2016

Tony M. Martinez, 52 of Denver Colorado passed away June 7, 2016. He was born in Denver and was an avid golfer, Broncos and Rockies enthusiast. Survivors include his daughter Marita Martinez, son Martino Martinez; mother and father Angel and Frederick Martinez; brothers Jimmy Martinez and Fred Nixson; sisters Debbie Cortez, Angel Perez and Shirley Martinez and his granddaughter Mailey...

Lia  Ann Heckman

Lia Ann Heckman

Jun 7, 2016

Lia Ann Heckman was born on July 4, 1986 at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. She attended Little Elementary, Moore Middle School and Pomona High School, all in Arvada. She graduated High School in 2004. In June of the same year, the shy young lady, who was not sure about the real world, interviewed for the new Walmart...

David  John Campbell,  III

David John Campbell, III

Jun 7, 2016

David John Campbell, III age 86, passed June 7, 2016. He was born on June 19, 1929 in Denver, Colorado, to David Campbell, II and Ebba Campbell, where he was raised. David was a graduate of Manuel High School. He met Margaret Shipman and they married December 27, 1950. David served in the Army during the Korean War and upon...

Lawrence  'Larry' Bachman

Lawrence 'Larry' Bachman

Jun 7, 2016

Larry Bachman was born at home in Ottumwa, Iowa to Mabel and Archie Bachman on August 28, 1931 and lived there with his folks and younger brother until he was out of the 5th grade. The family moved around the country the next 3 years as his dad took on different electrician jobs. They settled in Longmont Colorado in time...

Nancy King

Nancy King

Jun 6, 2016

If you asked a person to describe my sister in just one work most people would say she was harmless. We grew up sharing a room and secrets as sisters do. When I was little she had a story about a little green space man that lived under my bed she named ""The Great Cuzoo,"" that she loved to both...